Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: RS10 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
104 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade C.
104 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics/STEM at Distinction
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pass IB Diploma including 104 UCAS points from Higher Level Subjects, including HL6 Maths and Physics/STEM
104 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Engineering BTEC: Distinctions in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Principles and Applications and Further Maths in Engineering/ for Engineering Technicians OR Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Aeronautical Engineering BTEC - Distinctions in Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Theory of Flight and Aircraft Mechanical Science OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - Maths for Engineering OR Unit 23: Applied Maths for Engineering at Distinction, and Science for Engineering at Distinction, and Principles of Mechanical Engineering OR Mechanical Design OR CAD at Distinction
104 UCAS points including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade C
T Level
including Maths and Physics/STEM
UCAS Tariff
including A2 Maths and Physics/STEM at grade C. Our typical offer is 104 UCAS Points. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement.
About this course
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Our multidisciplinary BEng (Hons) Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering course focuses on energy generation, technology, demand and supply. Join us to be a part of the solution to combat climate change for the 21st century.
We’re preparing the next generation of energy engineers to take on one of the most pressing issues facing society – the future security of our energy supply. On this course you’ll explore the generation, transmission, storage and uses of renewable energy, ready to pursue a rewarding and sustainable career in engineering.
As scientists make dire predictions about the catastrophic impact that climate change is likely to have on future generations, governments and industries are urgently seeking new ways of powering our homes, cities and economies without devastating our world.
On our multidisciplinary BEng (Hons) Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering, you can tailor the degree to suit your interests. Whether it’s designing and installing renewable energy systems such as wind or solar, working with nuclear power, designing tomorrow’s carbon capture technology or providing future advice on energy efficiency and low carbon technology to business and industry, this course is adaptable towards your career goals.
**Why study with us**
- Become an innovator at the forefront of the green energy revolution. Our industry-led course will give you the skills to thrive in this rapidly advancing sector.
- You’ll learn from the experts - we regularly host industry partners for guest lectures and research projects. Previous events have featured BRE Group, Carbon Trust, Energy Institute, Fire and Rescue Services, Shell, GexCon, Tyco and many others.
- Outside the classroom you can join our Sustainable Engineering programmes such as the Eco–Car Challenge and our new Wind project, working with a diverse group of students and staff on projects using complex systems.
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Want to make good money from the word go? This is the degree for you! The UK has had a shortage of chemical engineers for a while now so starting salaries are very good. In fact, across the UK, only doctors and dentists bettered the average starting salary for chemical engineering graduates, with an average starting salary of around £28,000. Key sectors for chemical engineers last year included the petrochemicals, food, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, materials and consultancy industries. Their skills set also means that the finance industry likes graduates from these degrees, so there are options if you don't fancy engineering as a career. Most graduates take a longer course that leads to an MEng — which is what you need to take if you want to be a Chartered Engineer. Chemical engineers are also more likely than other engineers to take doctorates and go into research roles, so if you want to take an engineering subject but fancy a research job, this might be a good subject to take.
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